The Colorado Springs Police Department accepts applications for Entry Level and Lateral Police Officer positions through the GovernmentJobs.com website. Open jobs may be found in the Law Enforcement category.
The Colorado Springs Police Department is now using a continuous hiring model – hiring an academy every 18 weeks.
Each academy will have an Apply By date. You MUST apply by that date in order to be considered for the specific academy. Applications are now open. The upcoming
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Please note that due to the evolving organizational needs, the application periods and academy start dates have been updated for 2026. To better prepare for our updated 2026 academy schedule, we are briefly pausing applications. We will begin accepting new applications again on January 5, 2026. Thank you for your support and interest in joining our academy!
| Apply by Date | Academy Start |
|---|---|
| 11/30/2025 | 7/13/2026 |
| 4/26/2026 | 11/9/2026 |
| 8/30/2026 | 3/15/2027 |
Our employment process begins by completing an online application and proceeds through online testing and interviewing. Specific instructions are emailed directly to candidates after the online application.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an “otherwise qualified applicant” with a disability to participate in the testing process (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991). Applicants who require reasonable accommodations to test should contact our agency by the close of the application process. Accommodations must be requested prior to taking any of the testing components.
What to Expect: In-State Applicants